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episkopi-heraklion weather in August (Crete, Greece)

Thinking of visiting episkopi-heraklion in August? Check the weather first! Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The weather in episkopi-heraklion during August is usually perfect, offering very high temperatures and low rainfall. August marks the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 31°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 22°C. Keep in mind that temperatures can exceed these averages. Dress for the heat and stay hydrated, especially during peak sun hours.

Precipitation

episkopi-heraklion in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.7 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 1 day of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 346 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit episkopi-heraklion.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit episkopi-heraklion. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized episkopi-heraklion climate page with graphs.

 

episkopi-heraklion, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 6.7 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 58% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 346 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in August

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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